HiJohn,In December, we gave out 48 thick blankets to unhoused people in Downtown San Jose. Unsurprisingly, 48 wasn’t enough, and we want to help keep everyone warm and healthy. We’re raising money specifically for our blanket fund — can you contribute?Any amount will be greatly appreciated! If you’re unable to donate at this time, please ask friends or family if they might be able to spare some money to help us bring more blankets to more people. We’re raising money until February 3rd, at which point the blankets will be purchased and distributed.Interested in learning more about socialism? Our political education reading group is discussing The Critique on the Gotha Program by Karl Marx, in which Marx analyzed and critiqued the political platform of the first Socialist Workers’ Party of Germany, this Saturday, January 30th at 11am. Whether you’re experienced in socialist rhetoric or new to these philosophies, we’d love to have you join the discussion!We’re also hosting an educational webinar on Medicare for All. If you want to learn about Medicare for All, how to talk about it with others, why we need it, and our path to achieving it at both a state and national level, join us on Saturday, February 13th at 1:30pm. We’ll have guest speakers to explain how Medicare for All interfaces with their work in healthcare, education, and housing, and will allow time for questions and discussion.In solidarity,Your SV DSA Newsletter TeamUpcoming EventsHatching chick🐣 means newbie-friendly!General meetings are marked with a🌹 rose.WG stands for Working Group.For more events, check out ourcalendar: [link removed] 1/256-7:30pMembership Development Committe Meeting: [link removed] 1/267-8:30pDomestic Violence Education Video Work Session : [link removed] 1/267-8:30p🐣Protest 101 Training: [link removed] 1/277:30-9p#DefundThePolice: MP, EPA + PA: [link removed] 1/28 6-8pTech & Data Committee: [link removed] 1/29 6-6:45pComms Committee: [link removed] 1/30 10a-12pComms Work Session : [link removed] 1/3011a-1:30p🐣Reading Group: Critique of the Gotha Program: [link removed] 1/31 10a-12pComms Work Session : [link removed] 1/3111a-12:30pMutual Aid Check-in Call: [link removed] 1/31 12:30-1:30 p Solidarity Fund Meeting: [link removed] 1/312-4pChapter Work Session: [link removed] 1/31 6-7:30pAMP Committee: [link removed] is a membership organization.As a member, you can vote at our local meetings and run for leadership roles. We are funded by voluntary dues, but no donation is required to join.Let's build socialism together!Join DSA!(or renew your membership)You are receiving this email because you signed up to hear from Silicon Valley DSA. You may have joined national DSA or signed up at a local meeting or outreach table. To make sure you can receive future newsletters, please add us ([email protected]: [link removed]) to your address book.This email was sent to [email protected]. Click here to unsubscribe: [link removed] © 2020 Silicon Valley DSA.1346 The Alameda Ste 7-84. San Jose 95126-2699.